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Wide Open Spaces

Happy weekend! We've been in the midwest since Wednesday afternoon and are really enjoying ourselves. Vacation is nice. Sometimes, I forget how nice when I haven't gone on vacation for a while.

Wednesday morning was an early one with a 4:30 am wakeup call and a 6:15 flight. I wore my Keens for traveling and they were awesome. Even got a compliment in the Salt Lake airport.

Wednesday night, we headed out on the town near Pete's brother Jon and his wife Cheryl's place. It's so nice to be able to walk to restaurants, bars and shops - almost too convenient (we walked to lululemon and I bought some new running shorts).

The group (minus me) - Cheryl, Jon and Pete

Dinner was intended to be tacos at northstar, but after 1.5 hr wait, we bagged that idea. Someday, we'll be back.

Drinks and flatbread pizza and then on to more filling pizza at Piece. Full belly.

Thursday we headed over to the manfriend's sister's and then parents' house. I was more than ready for a little sweatage after 24+ hrs of no exercise. Busted out 4.75 miles before dinner.

This morning, I headed out for a run before everything got going. Pete's parents live on a lake so there's always a nice view.

I finished 10 miles running past cornfields and wide open spaces.

Half of the crew went golfing while the others of us just hung around the house and went walking.

Brotherly love

We got back to the house after meeting everyone for lunch post golf trip. Some people got to yard work and others (myself) took a nap.

The manfriend wants to own a riding lawn mower someday. This chore was his dream come true.

So far, our trip to the midwest has been really nice. Highlights have been: seeing Pete's family, festive drinks and exploring Chicago. Getting a taste of the big city makes me REALLY want to move to one.
Well, time to get ready for dinner. We're heading BACK to the golf course (near Pete's parents' house) for dinner because it's "the place to be." Oh life in a small town.

Now I'm totally singing that Dixie Chicks song in my head after reading the post title!

I am glad that you are having a great getaway! Looks like a beautiful area. I love the photo of manfriend on the lawn mower! I grew up with a huge yard so have spent a lot of time on riding lawn mowers. ;)

My weekend is pretty low key. I got up at 4:30 as I have to set up a water stop for run club, then run 4 miles before everyone else starts at 7. Luckily a run club friend is joining me for those 4, so that will help. I am surprisingly not tired, but am sure I will be when I get done with 20 today. Kind of nervous as it's a very very hilly route!

Hi Karen, I bought the Bright at Night shorts in black after an employee at lulu recommended them for comfort. THey also have two zip pockets to store keys/gels/etc. I was looking for a basic black short that would go with all my colorful tops and this one fit the bill. http://shop.lululemon.com/products/clothes-accessories/women-shorts/Run-Bright-At-Night-Short?cc=4481&skuId=3456791&catId=women-shorts

The other kinds I have from lulu are the groove shorts (snug and great for yoga class or an easy run) or the turbo run shorts. I would definitely recommend going in and just trying a bunch of different kinds.